Otago Travel Guide

New Zealand

Otago showing a small town or village, mountains and a lake or waterhole
Otago which includes forests, mountains and a lake or waterhole
Skyline Gondola which includes a small town or village, a lake or waterhole and a gondola
Lake Hawea which includes a lake or waterhole, mountains and a pebble beach
South Island which includes a lake or waterhole, forest scenes and a small town or village

Popular cities in Otago

Larnach Castle which includes street scenes and château or palace
Dunedin
Known for Historical, Gardens and Museums
With heritage architecture, buzzing nightlife and a pristine coastline, New Zealand’s “Edinburgh of the South” is a seaside city for all seasons.

Reasons to visit

  • The Octagon
  • St. Clair Beach
  • Larnach Castle
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Queenstown
Queenstown
Known for Lakes, Mountains and Scenery
It's no accident that this city is the birthplace of both bungy jumping and jet boating – if you're looking for adventure, Queenstown is the perfect place for you.

Reasons to visit

  • Skyline Queenstown
  • Queenstown Gardens
  • Kiwi and Birdlife Park
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Oamaru featuring street scenes and heritage architecture
Oamaru
Known for Cheese, Museums and Art
Relive the grandeur of Victorian-era prosperity and come face-to-face with waddling penguins as you explore North Otago’s largest town.

Reasons to visit

  • Oamaru Harbour
  • Oamaru Victorian Heritage Precinct
  • Oamaru Blue Penguin Colony
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Lake Hawea showing a lake or waterhole and mountains
Wānaka
Known for Lakes, Dining and Family-friendly
Nestled beneath a mountainous national park on the shores of beautiful Lake Wanaka, this resort town offers skiing in winter, water sports in summer and stunning scenery all year.

Reasons to visit

  • Rippon Vineyard
  • Wānaka Lavender Farm
  • Puzzling World
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Kawarau Suspension Bridge which includes a bridge, mountains and a river or creek
Gibbston
Known for Wineries, Friendly people and Relaxing
Known as the “Valley of the Vines,” beautiful Gibbston is a playground for extreme sports enthusiasts and a delight for wine lovers.

Reasons to visit

  • Gibbston Valley Winery
  • Kawarau Suspension Bridge
  • Chard Farm
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Arrowtown featuring street scenes and a small town or village
Arrowtown
Known for Golf, Tours and Rivers
Ever dreamt of striking gold? A day trip to this authentic mining town gives you the chance to do just that.

Reasons to visit

  • Arrowtown Chinese Settlement
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